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Barking out orders: Stokes wants England to 'show a bit of dog'
Ben Stokes has asked his England team to \"show a bit of dog\" in the crucial third Ashes Test against Australia in Adelaide.
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December 16, 2025
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Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast wins Chilean presidential election
Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast has emerged victorious in Chile's presidential runoff, becoming the country's 38th president and ending the tenure of the centre-left government, Al Jazeera reported.
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December 16, 2025
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Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar' storms past 550-crore mark at worldwide box office
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar's espionage drama 'Dhurandhar' has emerged as a global box office juggernaut.
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December 16, 2025
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Keeping shoes odour-free
Your shoes may have started to smell — it would not be surprising as our feet sweat more than many people think.
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December 16, 2025
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Heavy rains leave communities at risk; disaster units on high alert
Relentless monsoon rains continued to batter large parts of the country yesterday, triggering floods and landslide warnings and placing disaster response units on high alert, as authorities warned of further deterioration in ground conditions.
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December 16, 2025
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Rebuilding Sri Lanka for the long term
The government is rebuilding the cyclonedevastated lives, livelihoods and infrastructure in the country after the immense destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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December 16, 2025
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CERT issues alert on sharp jump in online scams
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) has urged the public to remain on high alert following a sharp increase in online scams and embezzlement attempts reported across social media platforms in recent weeks.
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December 16, 2025
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Poems from Galle on the cards
Poems From Galle, a new collection of poems by Chandana Ruwan Jayanetti, will be launched on Saturday, 20th December, at 2.00 pm, at Dakshinapaya, the Auditorium of the Chief Ministry, Southern Provincial Council, Labuduwa, Galle.
1 min |
December 16, 2025
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Major stakes at a mini-IPL Auction
A mini-auction is ideally meant to fine-tune a strategy crafted around the mega auction for the next three seasons.
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December 16, 2025
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Retail investor worries drag down stock market
The CSE kicked off on a positive note yesterday but in the middle of the trading session it turned negative as institutional and retail investors agonized over the way forward for the economy amid the uncertainties stemming from the recent weather devastation.
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December 16, 2025
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Real ease pressure on Alenso with win at Alaves
Real Madrid recorded a much-needed win with victory at Alaves in La Liga.
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December 16, 2025
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Dasun Shanaka's all-round effort can not hold Vipers
Dasun Shanaka scored an unbeaten 29 and took two wickets but that could not hold Desert Vipers becoming the first team to seal a playoffs spot as they made it six wins out of six on Sunday (December 14) halfway through the league stage of the ILT20 2025-26.
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December 16, 2025
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There is much to learn
After the recent disaster, a great deal of information has been circulating on WhatsApp and YouTube regarding our reservoirs, highways, etc.
1 min |
December 16, 2025
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Finger on the button
The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the last U.S .- Russia nuclear arms control treaty, expires on 5 February 2026.
4 min |
December 16, 2025
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Birthday gift turned lifeline: US-based young environmentalist steps up for Sri Lanka
For Daham Perera, a December birthday celebration this year became something far more meaningful than cake, candles or gatherings with friends.
2 min |
December 16, 2025
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Feeling sad and blue?
Here is what you can do!
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December 16, 2025
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Kandy police probe alleged concealing of donated aid in a shop at Sahas Uyana
Kandy police have launched an investigation following a complaint alleging that a stock of relief items donated for distribution among people displaced by the recent disaster has been concealed in a private shop in the Sahas Uyana area.
1 min |
December 16, 2025
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James and Brooks clash in Lakers win over Phoenix
LeBron James scored 26 points and clashed with Dillon Brooks as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 116-114 on Sunday.
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December 16, 2025
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Musicians treated 'worse than slaves' because of unpaid radio play!
Gene Simmons, bassist and co-lead singer of the US rock band KISS, feels strongly about the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA), which he advocated for in a speech to members of the Senate on Tuesday (09 December), during which he claimed that artistes are treated “worse than slaves” when it comes to unpaid radio play.
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December 16, 2025
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection makes their maiden call to Sri Lanka with Aitken Spence Travels, docking at Colombo & Galle
Aitken Spence Travels marked a significant milestone with the handling of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s first call to the ports of Colombo & Galle, on the 14th & 15th of December 2025.
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December 16, 2025
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Cannabis with a street value of over Rs. 1 mn seized
In a coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police apprehended two persons in possession of about six kilos of foreign-origin cannabis in the Pallimunai area of Mannar recently.
1 min |
December 15, 2025
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Australia attack: 12 killed in shooting during Jewish event
At least 12 people were killed and 14 others were injured after gunmen opened fire during a Jewish event at Australia's famous Bondi Beach in Sydney, yesterday.
1 min |
December 15, 2025
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DMC warns of strong winds, lightning as unsettled weather continues
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) yesterday warned of possible damage to life and property as strong winds, lightning and thundershowers are expected to affect several parts of the country.
1 min |
December 15, 2025
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A Minimalistic life
In spite of the unapologetic embrace of the motto \"more is more\" by Gen Z, growing up mostly online, happiness has remained elusive to many of this generation across the globe.
6 min |
December 15, 2025
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Glorious Holdings wins two major awards for advancing modern agriculture
Glorious Holdings Pvt. Ltd. has won significant industry recognition, receiving the Best Modern Agriculture Solution Provider award at the Asia Miracle Awards 2025 and a nomination at the SLTC Research and Innovation Awards 2025 for its university collaboration.
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December 15, 2025
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Hemas Hospital Wattala spearheads advanced liver care
Hemas Hospital Wattala has reinforced its position as Sri Lanka's leader in advanced liver care through its sponsorship of the Sri Lanka Society of Gastroenterology 2025 sessions.
1 min |
December 15, 2025
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"Smell of Power"
The government hurriedly launched a social media campaign on Friday to gain political mileage out of the arrest of NPP MP Asoka Ranwala involved in a road accident.
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December 15, 2025
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Afghan Health Minister to visit India this week
Afghanistan's Public Health Minister Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali is to visit India this week.
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December 15, 2025
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Now, police claim they lacked equipment to test Ranwala for alcohol
Police have claimed that the Sapugaskanda police couldn't test former Speaker Asoka Ranwala, MP, for drunk driving, following Thursday's road accident, as they didn't have required equipment.
1 min |
December 15, 2025
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How Sri Lankan children face natural disasters and economic problems
When crisis comes to classroom:
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